Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice
November 04, 2026
November 04, 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice
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A Rutgers mental health expert explains the risks and benefits of young adults turning to AI chatbots for advice
About 8.2 million - or nearly 1 in 5 - U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 21 use artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health information, according to a survey by no . . .
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Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice
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A Rutgers mental health expert explains the risks and benefits of young adults turning to AI chatbots for advice
About 8.2 million - or nearly 1 in 5 - U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 21 use artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health information, according to a survey by no . . .